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Belfast Riots: Guidance For Northern Ireland Employers

The anti-immigration protests and violence that erupted across Belfast following a stabbing incident on 8 June 2026 are causing many to feel appalled, frightened and vulnerable.

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report 2025: Key Takeaways

The Workplace Relations Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a dramatic 44% surge in complaint applications, marking a decade of steady growth since its establishment.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction May 2026 - Employment

The European Commission, in consultation with the European Institute for Gender Equality, has updated EU-wide guidelines on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification, marking another preparatory step ahead of the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law.

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Employer Update: AI In Workforce Practices – Navigating The EU AI Act

The EU AI Act (in force since 1 August 2024) takes a risk-based approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems.

Ireland Employment

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Maples Group

Employer Update: New Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025

Ireland Employment

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Maples Group

Employee Representation In Internal Disciplinary Processes

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Unwilling Or Unable? Disability Discrimination And Workplace Disputes In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Mastering Part-time Work Requests: The Updated Code Of Practice

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

I Have Just Received A Letter From The WRC Notifying Me Of A Claim, How Do I Handle It?

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

It's Time For The Government To Be Transparent About The Pay Transparency Directive

Ireland Employment

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Littler Mendelson

A Practical Roadmap For Employer Compliance With The EU Platform Work Directive

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Workplace Romances: A Guide For Irish Employers – Don't Let Your Employees' Heartaches Become HR Headaches

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The Impact Of The 2024 Act On NDAs In Employment Settlements: A One-Year Review

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

William Fry Technology Report 2026: A New Era Of Vast Transformation

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

AG Opinion: Key Clarification On AA And AA Screening

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Inside The AI Act: In Conversation With Dr. Laura Caroli (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Article 21c Of CRD VI: LMA Issues Practical Guidance On Cross-border Corporate Lending, An Irish Perspective

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

The Data Act – Part II: Key Considerations Regarding Cloud Switching

Ireland Privacy

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Matheson

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

In this episode of our podcast series, Louise O'Byrne, Partner, and Hannah O'Farrell, Senior Associate, in our Employment Group discuss the incoming EU Pay Transparency Directive...

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanning What Irish Employers Need To Know For 2026

As we approach the final weeks of 2025, Irish employers and employees should prepare for a series of significant employment law changes taking effect from January 2026.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

AI In HR: Enhancing Practice And Mitigating Its Risks

The use of AI by HR teams is widespread, with more than 1 in 4 of employers in Ireland having introduced AI to their recruitment processes.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the "Directive") aims to enhance pay transparency for employees and candidates for employment and to improve access for redress for gender based pay-discrimination claims.

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Sexual Harassment Investigations Require Careful Handling To Ensure Fairness And Compliance With Internal Policies

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

More Employment Rights Bill Amendments Published

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Does The 'For Women Scotland' Ruling Apply To Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission For NI Releases Guidance

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Anonymous No More: Belfast High Court Sets Landmark Precedent In £300,000 Libel Case Against Tattle Life

Ireland Litigation

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Addleshaw Goddard

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland In 2025

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Navigating The Updates On Gender Pay Gap Reporting And Pay Transparency In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Updates On Implementation Across Member States

Ireland Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland

The Irish Government recently passed new regulations confirming some noteworthy changes to gender pay gap reporting requirements for Irish employers...

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland In 2025

The Irish Government recently passed the Employment Equality Act 1998...

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Navigating The Updates On Gender Pay Gap Reporting And Pay Transparency In Ireland

Gender pay gap reporting is no longer a novel concept, as many large employers in Ireland have been subject to these obligations since 2022.

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Updates On Implementation Across Member States

The European Union's pay transparency directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), adopted in June 2023, is landmark legislation aimed at addressing pay discrimination and closing the gender pay gap across the European Union.

Ireland Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Pay Transparency Directive: How Can Employers Prepare?

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Case Study: Protecting LGBT+ Rights

In February 2024, our LGBTQ+ committee, Alliance, held a half-day workshop to set out goals and strategy for the next 18-24 months. This "Strategy Day" considered our organisational setup and our key ambitions.

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Pregnancy Loss And The Workplace In Ireland

As the Labour government in England, Wales and Scotland commits to introducing pregnancy loss leave (for those who experience pregnancy...

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Testing The Strength Of The Right To Request Remote Work Arrangements

The introduction of the statutory right to request remote and flexible working arrangements was initially welcomed by employees as an indication of changing post-pandemic workplace practices.

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Ireland Introduces Law Restricting The Use Of Non-Disclosure Clauses In Discrimination And Harassment Cases

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (the Act) was introduced into Irish law on 20 November 2024.

Ireland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

DEI: Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To The Fore Of New Draft Employment Legislation

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Proposed Legislation On Pay Transparency And Equality Law Developments

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Protecting Your Reputation: Legal Strategies For Effective Reputation Management

Ireland Privacy

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RDJ LLP

One Year On: The Code Of Practice For Employers And Employees On The Right To Request Flexible Working And Right To Request Remote Working In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

New Restrictions On Non-Disclosure Agreements In Equality Claims

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Ireland's Push For Transparency With New Restrictions On NDAs

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

Three Years Of Coco's Law: Impact And Analysis Of The Harassment And Harmful Communications Act 2020

Ireland Criminal

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McCann Fitzgerald

New Restrictions Regulating The Use In An Employment Context Of Non-Disclosure Provisions And Agreements Came Into Effect On 20 November 2024.

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Employment Law: Looking Back On 2024

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, December 2024

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

New Restrictions On The Use Of NDAs In Employment Equality Claims Comes Into Law

Ireland Employment

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McCann Fitzgerald

Restriction On Use Of NDAs In Employment Equality Claims Now Law

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, November 2024

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Biased By Design? Unlocking AI's Hidden Risks

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

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Arthur Cox

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William Fry

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